UM Resources for Undergraduate Students

Whether is is the Science Learning Center study groups, or the Sweetland Writing Center's one-on-one writing workshops, we find our most successful student take advantage of at least one of these free resources each semester. We consistently hear positive comments from students about each of these resources.

Science Learning Center (SLC)Science Learning Center (SLC)is sponsored by the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LS&A) to support teaching and learning in the natural sciences.

Engineering Learning Center (ELC)The Engineering Learning Resource Center (ELRC) is a one-stop shop for academic and career information, tutoring and counseling services, exam files, and other resources that enhance student academic and professional success.

Supplemental InstructionSupplemental Instruction Sessions are offered jointly by the Women in Science and Engineering Program and the Minority Engineering Program Office. These sessions are open to all students are conducted by well-trained graduate students with the cooperation of faculty and graduate student instructors. Supplemental instruction is available for the following courses: Engin 101, Physics 140, Math 115, 116, 215, and ME 240. Please check the website for the schedule and more information.

For information on how to sign up for supplemental instruction, please contact Darryl Koch, Coordinator at koch@engin.umich.edu.

Sweetland Writing CenterThis is a great resource for student to get feedback on writing for any class through peer tutoring, one-on-one workshops with Sweetland faculty, or by using the Online Writing Lab (OWL).

Math LabThe University of Michigan Mathematics Laboratory (Math Lab) is a walk-in tutoring service available free to all UM students. Tutoring is available for mathematics courses numbered through 217. Though help is not regularly available for other courses, they will attempt to answer the questions of any UM student who comes for mathematics help.

UROP (Undergraduates Research Opportunity Program)The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) creates research partnerships between first and second year students and University of Michigan faculty. All schools and colleges of the University of Michigan are active participants in UROP, thereby providing a wealth of research topics from which a student can choose.

MRC (Michigan Research Community)MRC (Michigan Research Community) is a living learning program at the University of Michigan, sponsored by the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program.

Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP)The Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) offers outstanding undergraduates underrepresented in their fields the opportunity to participate in intensive research experiences across a variety of disciplines. The goal is to prepare students for advanced studies in a Ph.D. - granting program.